English–French

“skin tone” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛ̃/

Example

Elle a un teint clair.

She has a light skin tone.

Illustration for teint (skin tone)

How to say “skin tone” in French

“Skin tone” in French is teint.

A visual impression formed by the color and brightness of facial skin.

Full entry for teint: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with teint

Le soleil lui a donné un teint hâlé.

The sun gave her a tanned complexion.

Tips for using teint

  • Teint normally describes complexion, while general color uses couleur; hair and clothing usually take their own color terms.

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